Important Dates

Spring 2021 Academic Schedule

DateDay of WeekEvent
December 18 - January 10Friday - Sunday (3 weeks)Merrymester
January 4MondayEmployees return to work
January 4-8Monday - FridayOpen Enrollment/Advisement (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes, there will be no late registration period)
January 5-8Tuesday - FridaySpring Campus Meetings
January 7ThursdayResidence hall check in for students with housing assignments 10am-5pm
January 11MondayFull term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin
January 18MondayMartin Luther King, Jr. holiday
January 19TuesdayOnline classes begin
February 8MondayMardimester begins (Spring 13-week courses)
February 15-16Monday & TuesdayMardi Gras holidays; Full term Monday night only classes will make up on Friday, February 19 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, February 26. (First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean.) Residence halls remain open.
February 26FridaySecond payment of total fees due in Business Office
March 1MondayGulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application deadline
March 3 - 5Wednesday - FridayMidterm exams
March 4-5Thursday - Friday1st Term Final Exams
March 5FridayMidterm grades due for full term courses
March 8MondaySecond term face-to-face classes begin (see eLearning calendar for MSVCCC online classes)
March 12FridayResidence halls close 3:00 p.m.
March 15-19Monday - FridaySpring holidays
March 21SundayResidence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m.
March 31WednesdayFinal payment of total fees due in Business Office
April 1ThursdaySpring 2021 Degree/Diploma application deadline; Summer semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology)
April 2FridayGood Friday holiday (residence halls remain open)
April 12MondayPriority Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2021
April 13TuesdayResidence Hall Room Reclaim begins for Fall 2021
May 3 - 7Monday - FridayFinal examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Mardimester courses
May 6ThursdayResidence halls close at 3:00 p.m.
May 13ThursdayGraduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
May 15SaturdaySummer Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application deadline (Health Care Assistant, LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Options, and Surgical Technology Programs)

Spring 2021 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule

TermLast day to withdraw with a "W" gradeLast day for 100% refundLast day for 90% refund
Full TermMarch 23January 10January 25
1st 8 week termFebruary 17January 10January 19
2nd 8 week termApril 8March 7March 22
Mardimester termApril 7February 7February 19
MSVCC (online) Full termApril 2January 18February 2
MSVCC (online) January 8 week termFebruary 26January 18January 26
MSVCC (online) March 8 week termApril 23March 14March 22
MSVCC (online) January 4 week termFebruary 5January 18January 22
MSVCC (online) February 4 week termMarch 5February 14February 18
MSVCC (online) March 4 week termApril 2March 14March 18
MSVCC (online) April 4 week termApril 30April 11April 15

* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change.

Spring 2021 Testing Schedule

DateExam TimeClass Time
Saturday, May 18:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Saturday morning classes
Monday, May 38:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m.MWF
Tuesday, May 48:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.TR
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.TR
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.TR
Wednesday, May 58:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m.MWF
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.MW
Thursday, May 68:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.TR
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.TR
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m.TR
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.TR
Friday, May 78:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Other classes

Evening class exams will be the last meeting of the semester during exam week. Exams in all flexibly scheduled courses will be given during the last class meeting.

Summer 2021 Academic Schedule

DateDay of WeekEvent
May 28FridaySummer 2021 Registration
May 31MondayMemorial Day holiday (Make-up date June 4)
June 1TuesdayAll full-term and 1st term face to face and online classes begin
June 28Monday2nd term online begins
June 30WednesdayFinal payment of total fees due

Last day to complete the FAFSA for summer financial aid
July 2Friday1st term final exams; Registration for 2nd term
July 5MondayFall 2021 Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Health Care Assistant, Practical  Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology Programs)
July 5 - 9Monday - FridaySummer Break
July 12Monday2nd term face-to-face begins
August 2 - 6Monday - FridayFull-term final exams (given during the last class meeting)
August 6Friday2nd Term Final Exams

Summer 2021 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule

TermLast day to withdraw with a "W" gradeLast day for 100% refundLast day for 90% refund
Full TermJuly 13May 31June 8
1st 5 week termJune 22May 31June 3
2nd 5 week termAugust 2July 11July 14
MSVCC (online) Full TermJuly 9May 31June 8
MSVCC (online) 1st TermJune 18May 31June 4
MSVCC (online) 2nd TermJuly 16June 27July 1

* The refund deadline and last day to receive a “W” for short term, weekend and online classes vary. Please contact the Admissions Office for questions regarding those dates.

Fall 2023 Academic Schedule

DateEvent
Wednesday, March 1, 2023Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application priority deadline
Friday, March 31, 2023Financial aid deadline
Monday, July 31, 2023Staff Convocation
Monday, August 7, 2023Open Enrollment BEGINS
Friday, August 11, 2023Open Enrollment ENDS
Monday, August 14, 2023New Personnel Orientation
Tuesday, August 15, 2023Fall Faculty Convocation
Tuesday, August 15, 2023Residence hall check-in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Campus Workshops
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Advising/Registration - All faculty return (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes.)
Thursday, August 17, 2023All full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin
Monday, August 21, 2023MSVCC Online classes begin
Monday, September 4, 2023Labor Day holiday (classes that meet on Monday nights only will make-up on Friday, September 8)
Monday, September 11, 2023Fall 13-week courses start
Friday, September 15, 20232023-24 Mississippi State Aid application deadline (MTAG, MESG, etc.)
Sunday, October 1, 20232024-25 Mississippi State Aid application opens (MTAG, MESG, etc.)
Monday, October 2, 2023Advisement month begins for Spring 2024
Monday, October 9, 2023Columbus Day holidays BEGIN; Night class make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean. (All offices closed; residence halls remain open)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023Columbus Day holidays END
Wednesday, October 11, 2023Midterm exams for full term classes BEGIN
Thursday, October 12, 2023Final exams for first term classes BEGIN. Midterm grades due for full term courses.
Friday, October 13, 2023Final exams for first term classes END. Midterm grades due for full term courses.
Friday, October 13, 2023Midterm exams for full term classes END
Tuesday, October 17, 2023All 2nd term face-to-face and online classes begin.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Fall 2023 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Rock the Registration begins for Spring 2024.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Spring semester Health Sciences Division application deadline (Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Health Information Technology, Public Health/Navigator, Surgical Technology, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing and Associates Degree Nursing Programs)
Wednesday, November 1, 2023Spring 2024 Finish Strong Scholarship Application priority deadline
Thursday, November 2, 2023Residence hall room-reclaim begins for Spring 2024.
Friday, November 17, 2023Residence halls close 3:00 p.m.
Monday, November 20, 2023Thanksgiving holidays BEGIN
Friday, November 24, 2023Thanksgiving holidays END
Sunday, November 26, 2023Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, 2023Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses BEGIN
Tuesday, December 12, 2023Residence halls close 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses END
Friday, December 15, 2023Begin Christmas holidays after exams; Offices close 5:00 p.m.

Fall 2023 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule

Term Last day to withdraw with a "W" gradeLast day for 100% refundLast day for 90% refund
Full TermOctober 26August 16August 31
1st 8 week termSeptember 21August 16August 24
2nd 8 week termNovember 21October 16October 24
September 13-Week TermNovember 6September 10September 23
MSVCC (online) Full TermNovember 3  August 20September 4 
MSVCC (online) Sep 13 week termNovember 15 September 10 September 21
MSVCC (online) Aug 8 week termSeptember 29 August 20August 28
MSVCC (online) Oct 8 week term November 24 October 15October 19
MSVCC (online) Aug 4 week termSeptember 8 August 20August 24
MSVCC (online) Sep 4 week termOctober 6 September 17September 21
MSVCC (online) Oct 4 week term November 3October 15October 19 
MSVCC (online) Nov 4 week term December 1November 12November 17

Fall 2023 Testing Schedule

DateExam TimeClass Time
Thursday, December 78:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.TR
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.TR
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.TR
Friday, December 88:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m.MWF
Saturday, December 98:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Saturday morning classes
Monday, December 118:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m.MWF
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.MW
Tuesday, December 128:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.TR
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.TR
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m.TR
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.TR
Wednesday, December 138:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Other classes

Evening class exams will be the last meeting of the semester during exam week.
Exams in all flexibly scheduled courses will be given during the last class meeting.

Spring 2024 Academic Schedule

Start DateSubject
Monday, December 18, 2023Merrymester classes BEGIN (3 Weeks)
Tuesday, January 2, 2024Employees return to work
Tuesday, January 2, 2024Spring Campus Meetings BEGIN
Wednesday, January 3, 2024Open Enrollment BEGINS (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes.)
Friday, January 5, 2024Spring Campus Meetings END
Monday, January 8, 2024Residence hall check in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024Open Enrollment ENDS
Tuesday, January 9, 2024Merrymester classes END
Wednesday, January 10, 2024Full term and 1st term face-face classes begin
Monday, January 15, 2024Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
Tuesday, January 16, 2024Online classes begin
Monday, February 5, 2024Spring 13-week classes begin
Monday, February 12, 2024Mardi Gras holidays BEGIN; Full term Monday night only classes will make up on Friday, February 16 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, February 23. (First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean.) Residence halls remain open.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024Mardi Gras holidays END
Wednesday, February 28, 2024Midterm exams for full term classes BEGIN
Thursday, February 29, 20241st Term Final Exams BEGIN
Friday, March 1, 2024Priority Deadline for Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application
Friday, March 1, 2024Midterm exams for full term classes END
Friday, March 1, 20241st Term Final Exams END
Friday, March 1, 2024Midterm grades due for full term courses
Friday, March 1, 2024Advisement Month begins for Summer and Fall 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024Second term face-to-face classes begin (see eLearning calendar for online classes)
Tuesday, March 5, 2024Residence hall room reclaim begins for Fall 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024Residence halls close 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 18, 2024Spring holidays BEGIN
Friday, March 22, 2024Spring holidays END
Sunday, March 24, 2024Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m.
Friday, March 29, 2024Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open)
Monday, April 1, 2024Registration begins for Summer and Fall 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024Spring 2024 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Monday, April 1, 2024 Summer semester Nursing and Health Sciences Division Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology)
Monday, April 29, 2024Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses BEGIN
Thursday, May 2, 2024Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, May 3, 2024Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses END
Thursday, May 9, 2024Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
Wednesday, May 15, 2024Summer Semester Nursing and Health Professions Division Application deadline (Health Care Assistant, LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Option Programs, EMS/Paramedic to RN, Respiratory Therapist to RN Traditional and Hybrid Option Program).

Spring 2024 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule

Term Last day to withdraw with a "W" gradeLast day for 100% refundLast day for 90% refund
Full TermMarch 25January 9January 24
1st 8 week termFebruary 14January 9January 17
2nd 8 week termApril 9March 4March 12
13-Week TermApril 2February 4February 17
MSVCC (online) Dec 3 week termJanuary 3December 17December 20
MSVCC (online) Full TermMarch 29January 15January 30
MSVCC (online) 13 week termApril 2February 4February 17
MSVCC (online) Jan 8 week termFebruary 23January 15January 25
MSVCC (online) Mar 8 week termApril 19March 10March 20
MSVCC (online) Jan 4 week termFebruary 2January 15January 18
MSVCC (online) Feb 4 week termMarch 1February 11February 15
MSVCC (online) Mar 4 week termMarch 29March 10March 14
MSVCC (online) Apr 4 week termApril 26April 7April 11

Spring 2024 Testing Schedule

DateExam TimeClass Time
Saturday, April 278:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Saturday morning classes
Monday, April 298:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m.MWF
Tuesday, April 308:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.TR
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m.MWF
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.TR
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.TR
Wednesday, May 18:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m.MWF
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m.MWF
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m.MWF
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.MW
Thursday, May 28:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.TR
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.TR
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.TR
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m.TR
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.TR
Friday, May 38:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Other classes
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